ComparisonComparisonSherwin-Williams SW 6715 and Valspar 6003-5B, ΔE 1.62 apart
Sherwin-Williams Lime Granita (SW 6715) and Valspar Timid Absinthe (6003-5B) measure a delta-E of 1.62 apart. Lime Granita is 1.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 21.3 and 22.9. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Timid Absinthe depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 71.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Sherwin-Williams Lime Granita and Valspar Timid Absinthe are delta-E 1.62 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Sherwin-Williams Lime Granita and Valspar Timid Absinthe is delta-E 1.62.
Sherwin-Williams Lime Granita is lighter than Valspar Timid Absinthe by 1.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Lime Granita | Timid Absinthe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Valspar |
| Code | SW 6715 | 6003-5B |
| Hex | #DCE1B8 | #DBE0B4 |
| Light reflectance | 72.6 | 71.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 21.3 | 22.9 |
| Hue angle | 113.5° | 113.1° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |